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2017-11-08T10:48:01-05:00

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7 Keys to a Drama Free Home

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:48 am By Dave Willis

Come on, folks -- let's make our families less contentious. Read more

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Marriage

2015-03-24T10:00:36-05:00

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7 Keys to a Healthy Blended Family

Last updated on: March 24, 2015 at 10:00 am By Dave Willis

The landscape of modern family dynamics are changing rapidly and more and more people are now in a second marriage and/or blended family situation. Navigating the complexities of these family dynamics can be incredibly challenging, but I’m convinced that they can (and must) be done well! I’ve borrowed wisdom from thriving Blended Families and also applied the timeless truths in Scripture to identify seven “House Rules” which can bring peace and health in any family dynamic. Below are seven principles... Read more

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2019-06-12T15:26:13-05:00

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7 Lessons That Turn a Boy Into a Man

Last updated on: June 12, 2019 at 3:26 pm By Megan Schmidt

My wife, Ashley, just had an ultrasound and we found out that we’re having another BOY! That’s right, four boys in a row. I’ve never seen an ultrasound without also seeing a penis. Pray for my sweet wife who is now completely engulfed in a house full of testosterone! Since God has entrusted me with the sacred duty of raising four boys to noble manhood, I want to make sure I’m teaching them the right lessons! They’re growing up in... Read more

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2014-08-20T13:44:54-05:00

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4 no-cost ways to improve your marriage

Last updated on: August 20, 2014 at 1:44 pm By Dave Willis

For ongoing tips and tools to help you build a stronger marriage, please connect with me on twitter and subscribe to our email list at the top of this page. You’ll receive encouragement in your inbox, a FREE marriage ebook download and NO spam. 🙂 When you’ve got a strong marriage, it doesn’t really matter whether your date night is a broadway show and gourmet restaurant or just staying home and cuddling on your couch watching Netflix and eating pizza. Love, not... Read more

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2017-11-08T10:48:03-05:00

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4 COMPLETELY FREE ways to improve your marriage

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:48 am By Dave Willis

Go ahead and make your marriage better today! Read more

Marriage

2015-02-22T21:58:23-05:00

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4 things to do when you hate your job

Last updated on: February 22, 2015 at 9:58 pm By Dave Willis

(Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com) I’ve had some pretty lousy jobs. I started out on minimum wage back when it was $4.25 an hour, which wasn’t terrible, because gas was less than a buck a gallon at the time (yes, I know, I’m old). I worked at a pizza place where I swept, cooked and did whatever the other guys didn’t want to do. I was eventually “promoted” to Delivery Boy, where I took pizzas to some of the roughest parts... Read more

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how to become a better boss

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2015-04-14T14:41:19-05:00

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5 things you need to tell your spouse.

Last updated on: April 14, 2015 at 2:41 pm By Dave Willis

Yesterday, my wife and I were driving home in separate cars and she looked back in the rearview mirror and caught me picking my nose. I was in my car alone and didn’t think anyone could see me, so I was really going for it (up to my second knuckle at least). She sent me a text message making fun of me for picking, and when we got home, she lovingly told me that I needed to either stop picking... Read more

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2017-11-08T10:48:24-05:00

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5 Things You Need to Tell Your Spouse

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:48 am By Dave Willis

Yesterday, my wife and I were driving home in separate cars and she looked back in the rearview mirror and caught me picking my nose. I was in my car alone and didn't think anyone could see me, so I... Read more

Marriage

2015-02-05T11:35:53-05:00

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My 10 biggest parenting mistakes

Last updated on: February 5, 2015 at 11:35 am By Dave Willis

On April, 23, 2005, my life changed forever. I became a Dad. Up until that moment, I had plenty of ideas about what life would look like with children, but not a day of actual experience. Little did I know that kids change everything! I had no idea how little I knew. I felt pretty qualified to be a Dad, because I could finally grow some facial hair and I’d been able to keep a dog alive and fed for several... Read more

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2016-01-18T09:20:06-05:00

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7 Values parents must teach their children.

Last updated on: January 18, 2016 at 9:20 am By Dave Willis

I recently wrote a post on 7 Ways parents harm their children without even realizing it which stirred up a huge amount of conversations focused on the dangerous mistakes every parent should avoid. As a follow-up, I’d like to focus on the positive. If we as parents will stay focused on doing the right things and teaching the right lessons, we’ll also be much less likely to make those mistakes. After looking at everything the Bible (the world’s greatest parenting manual) has... Read more

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